Laboratory Development Engineer - Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) (m/f/d)

at  Volocopter GmbH

Company Description
Here at Volocopter, we are the pioneers of electric air taxis (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft - eVTOLs). We have pledged to bring sustainable urban air mobility to life by getting electric air taxis off the ground in a way that complements existing transportation options in megacities across the globe. In 2011 we carried out the first-ever crewed flight of a fully electric multicopter and have since conducted more than 2,000 public and private test flights across the world (www.volocopter.com).
Job Description

CHECK IN YOUR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience with scalable hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with NI data acquisition systems and related technologies.
• Experience with automating failure insertion techniques for aircraft systems, including power loss, wiring failures, and data corruption.
• Expertise in data acquisition and signal generation for analog sensors like LVDTs, strain gauges, accelerometers, and temperature sensors.
• Knowledge of aerospace databuses such as CAN/ARINC-825 and ARINC-429.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ and Python.
• Strong team player with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary environments.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
  Additional Information

• You will design, develop, and maintain test benches for various aircraft systems, including Flight Controls, Avionics, and Propulsion.
• You will define hardware and software requirements for test setups, and assist with the procurement of necessary components.
• You will collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to develop, modify, and retrofit test benches.
• You will work alongside test engineers to develop realistic and representative testing scenarios.
• You will ensure configuration control and calibration of test bench equipment.
• You will modify the test bench signals database following Interface Control Documents (ICD) provided by suppliers.
• You will troubleshoot and support test campaigns across different environments, including structural, propulsion, and wind-tunnel tests.
• You will diagnose and resolve issues during testing to guarantee reliable and accurate results.
• You will automate and optimize testing processes for greater efficiency and scalability.
• You will contribute to the development of testing strategies, ensuring adherence to standards